Best Seafood Restaurants in Baiona 2026
Historic coastal escape - fortress views and the freshest catch
Updated weekly
About Baiona
Baiona is one of Galicia's most beautiful coastal towns - a historic fishing port guarded by the spectacular Monterreal fortress. This is where news of the New World first reached Europe: La Pinta arrived here on March 1, 1493, with news of Columbus's discovery.
The town wraps around a perfect crescent bay, with the massive medieval fortress occupying the entire peninsula. The old town is a maze of narrow streets filled with seafood restaurants, while beaches stretch along the coast. Galicians come here for weekend escapes.
For seafood lovers, Baiona offers the complete Galician coastal experience. The local fishing fleet brings in the catch daily, and restaurants serve it simply - grilled, steamed, or à la plancha. With views of the fortress and the Atlantic, this is coastal Galicia at its finest.
Weekend Escape
Baiona is a popular destination for Galicians, especially on summer weekends. The town has adapted to domestic tourism while maintaining its fishing village character. It's more polished than Vigo's old town, but authentically Galician.
Historic Harbor
The Parador hotel inside Monterreal fortress is one of Spain's most spectacular - if you can afford it, it's an unforgettable stay. For day-trippers, the fortress walls offer free access and stunning views over the Rías Baixas.
How to Get There
From Vigo Guixar station:
- Bus:ATSA from Vigo bus station (1 hour, €3)
- Car:30-40 mins via AG-57 motorway
- Taxi:Around €40-50 from Vigo
ATSA Ticket Info
Buy tickets on the bus. Services roughly hourly, less on weekends.
Local tip: Visit on a weekday to avoid weekend crowds. Walk the fortress walls before lunch, then settle in for a long seafood meal with views.
Baiona Venue Map
The Baiona Hot List
Week of 22 February 2026
This Week
Greetings, fellow foodies, and welcome to the Baiona Hot List! I'm your host, ready to dive into the delicious delights topping the charts this week. Holding firm at the top for an incredible *seventh* week running, it's still Asador Restaurante Cupula Baiona! Their perfectly grilled dishes continue to wow the crowds.
But the competition is heating up! el Barbaro Brasería leaps into second place, a brand new peak for this brilliant brasserie – clearly, their grilled meats are a must-try! And speaking of soaring high, Restaurante Mendoza makes a HUGE jump, rocketing up four places to number three! This is their best-ever position; clearly, word is out on their amazing food. Naveira is also on the up, climbing four spots to number four, making waves with their incredible seafood!
Capitán Monguer is making moves, up five places to number six, proof that their tapas are hitting all the right notes. Ladron del Mar is also enjoying a meteoric rise, up five spots to number seven! And let's give a big Baiona welcome to our *two* brand new entries this week! First, straight in at number eleven, it's Mariscos Recio, with their amazing varied menu! Joining them is La Piccola di Clemente, landing at number thirteen! Will next week bring more surprises? Stay tuned to donde-onde-where.com to find out!
Fresh Arrivals
2
new entries this week
Rankings updated weekly based on composite scoring methodology · Only positive movements shown — every venue here is winning
Únete a la Hot List de Baiona
Para propietarios de restaurantes y bares
Baiona es una zona emergente na nosa guía. Con solo 15 locales listados actualmente, hay una oportunidad real para destacar.
A diferencia de los sitios de reseñas tradicionales, Donde Onde Where usa un sistema de clasificación transparente y potenciado por IA que recompensa a los locales que interactúan activamente con sus clientes.
Cómo Clasificamos (Sistema de 100 Puntos)
Atención: La Calidad de Respuesta es el #1. Creemos que cómo tratas a los clientes es lo más importante.
El Reto booteek AI
Nuestro sistema de gestión de reseñas con IA te ayuda a subir en el ranking en 90 días:
- → Respuestas elaboradas por IA para cada reseña
- → Análisis de sentimiento en tiempo real
- → Comparación con la competencia
- → Tu propia página de local en DOW
- → Destacado en la sección "Estrellas Emergentes"
Ranking Hot List
Clasifícate entre los mejores de Baiona
Página del Local
Perfil completo con reseñas, fotos e insights de IA
Preparado para IA
Optimizado para ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity
Desarrollado por booteek.ai —Gestión de reseñas con IA en más de 100 locales en UK, Portugal y España
Explore More in Vigo
Baiona FAQs
Baiona is 30km south of Vigo. By car it's 30-40 minutes via the AG-57 motorway. By bus, ATSA runs regular services from Vigo bus station (1 hour, around €3). There's no train service. Baiona makes an excellent day trip or overnight stay.
Monterreal is the spectacular fortress that dominates Baiona, now a Parador hotel. You can walk the 3km of medieval walls for free, with incredible views over the Rías Baixas. The fortress dates to the 11th century and was rebuilt in the 16th century.
Baiona was the first place in Europe to receive news of Columbus's discovery of America. La Pinta arrived here on March 1, 1493. The town celebrates this with a replica caravel in the harbor and the annual Festa da Arribada festival.
Baiona is pricier than Vigo - it's a popular weekend destination for Galicians. However, seafood is still excellent value compared to the rest of Spain. Expect to pay more than Casco Vello but less than tourist traps elsewhere.
Baiona serves all the Galician classics - percebes (goose barnacles), navajas (razor clams), berberechos (cockles), pulpo (octopus), and whatever the local boats bring in. The town has its own small fishing fleet, so freshness is guaranteed.
Still have questions? The best answers come from locals at the venue.
Rankings recalculated weekly from live Google review data. Our Hot Score weighs review velocity, recency, rating trend, and baseline rating — no editorial picks, no paid placements. We prioritise authentic seafood restaurants with local followings over tourist-focused venues.